C_M_MARSHALL Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 You're is going to look awesome! Love the intergrated wiper deletes, yours came out great! Sprayed 1 Coat Epoxy Primer, Blocked down 150 Wet 2 Coat of 2K Primer, Blocked down 400 Wet Wiper Deletes need more glaze and block sanding 2 More Coats of 2K Primer and final sand 600 Wet before base coat 3 Coats of basecoat 3 Coats of High Solids Clear, Finish is straight out of the gun Like glass Regardless of finish quality, I will cut & buff. 1500 / 2000 / 2500 Wet all by hand and 3000 Grit Abralon pad on the DA sander 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow95 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looks like it's going to turn out similarly to my front bumper (of course yours being slightly more professional) I've quickly learned to love my wiper delete mod and the look of the front bumper once blended in. R Bumper 2 by JVC8790, on Flickr You're is going to look awesome! Tell me more about the windshield mod so I can avoid it. Seriously though, that bumper looks fantastic.need advice. I picked up a good xc muper that has a couple of small nicks. Would I need plastic filler for those or can they be filled with something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_M_MARSHALL Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 need advice. I picked up a good xc muper that has a couple of small nicks. Would I need plastic filler for those or can they be filled with something else? Correct, to take care of the small nicks I would use the following repair process: 1. Sand damaged area down to bare plastic with 80 grit. 2. Clean area with Wax and Grease Remover 3. Spray adhesion promoter 4. Apply plastic filler like 3M 5895 Plastic Repair or Evercoat Polyflex Glazing putty (if the nick isnt deep) 5. Block sand filler, leave with 180 grit scratches 6. Ready for primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow95 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Great info. Thank you,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiksilver Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Love the intergrated wiper deletes, yours came out great! Sprayed 1 Coat Epoxy Primer, Blocked down 150 Wet *SNIP* 2 Coat of 2K Primer, Blocked down 400 Wet *SNIP* Wiper Deletes need more glaze and block sanding *SNIP* 2 More Coats of 2K Primer and final sand 600 Wet before base coat *SNIP* 3 Coats of basecoat *SNIP* 3 Coats of High Solids Clear, Finish is straight out of the gun *SNIP* Like glass *SNIP* Regardless of finish quality, I will cut & buff. 1500 / 2000 / 2500 Wet all by hand and 3000 Grit Abralon pad on the DA sander That came out absolutely perfect. Any tips for someone who just got a paint gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Awesome work on the bumper, love seeing all the detail in the prep work and doing everything right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoskiah Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Looks awesome! accidentally -1 you, made up for it though!! btw, what are you doing with the old c70 bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_M_MARSHALL Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 That came out absolutely perfect. Any tips for someone who just got a paint gun? I would get a test panel (preferably a hood) and practice practice practice before spraying. Get your gun travel / overlap down before moving to the real thing. Looks awesome! accidentally -1 you, made up for it though!! btw, what are you doing with the old c70 bumper Unfortunately, the old C70 bumper is sold. Fiberglass splitter purchased in group buy Damage in fiberglass, empty pocket Sanded out Patch material applied, set to cure overnight Feathered out read for primer In 2K Primer, ready to be wetsanded and base coat / clear coat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_M_MARSHALL Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Passenger side fender was tapped in a parking lot (no pics). Instead of repairing the damage, replacement fender was purchased from forum member As the fender was being test fitted I noticed several imperfections -dimples along the top body line (Previous owner claimed perfect condition) Looks like bodywork is unavoidable after all. Sanded down to bare metal and discovered that the fender was worked on before Body filler applied over bare metal / 80 grit scratches Chese grater at work Glaze applied over body filler, sanding 180 dry Sealer applied to cover filler / bare metal Entire fender sealed, ready for base coat Base coat / clear coat applied, straight out of the gun Back on the car for wetsanding with the bodyline masked. (1500 / 2000 / 2500 / 3000 dry Abralon Pad on rotary), 3 Stage compound / polish to follow 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post C_M_MARSHALL Posted October 11, 2013 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Elderly gentleman tapped my rear bumper while I was a stop sign causing significant damage in the bumper cover. Knowing that the rear bump had previsously been resprayed, I decided to strip it to bare plastic in order to avoid unnecessary build up of of paint product. Chemical stripper at work, here you can see the multiple layers of paint Off it goes Steel brush to help the process along Here you can see the imprints from the license plate bracket nuts from the car that hit me. Bumper sanded with 80 grit on DA. Dishing out the damaged area 3M Plastic parts repair epoxy 3 Coats of 2K Primer sanded down 150 Wet 3 more coats of 2K primers sanded 400 Wet 3 Coats of Base / 3 Coats of high solids clear Body lines / Edges masked for protection in preparation for wetsanding 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 So jealous of your paint/body work skills! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmzoller Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 So jealous of your paint/body work skills! +1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D s50r Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 i wish i had the patience for body work! looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Slice Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Agreed with the above! However I find it quite ironic that since you have such great bodywork skills, you seem to have to use them a lot haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 What's your gun setup? Do you use a dryer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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